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When a seasoned actor like Seema Pahwa (Badhki of the original TV saga “Hum Log”) helms a film on something as sensitive as death, you expect something really out of the ordinary. And you aren’t disappointed. # RamprasadKiTehrvi is a nuanced look at the politics of death. Set in Lucknow, UP, the film portrays changing equations, the pull and push of filial loyalty, and the monetary repercussions of a patriarch’s sudden death. This delightfully layered film highlights the rituals and power-play that take centre stage after the head of a traditional Hindu North Indian family breathes his last. Memorable Moments The film unfolds like poetry on the screen, unravelling peel after peel with a humorous, ironical undertone. Image Source: Wikipedia Some scenes stand out, like the one where the brothers are bonding among themselves, singing a ditty their late father used to sing. This comes right after they bitterly reflect how their parents have failed them and neglected their welfar...

Let's talk about the elephant in the room - negative feedback. 😫😒 As writers or content creators, we revel in praise and acknowledgment. After all, we need people to love our work. But as it often happens with a new client, there is a mismatch of expectations and effort. Or maybe we couldn't really project the brand image. Or perhaps, the tone or style was something we got wrong.🤕 Whatever it is, we get to hear "No, this is not quite working. Change this, add that, remove repetition, make it more suitable for..... etc."😦 Freelance content writers are anyway an under-appreciated lot. And lets not even talk of monetary encouragement. Now downright criticism is quite demotivating.😭 Here's how I deal with it: 👉Keep telling myself I did a good job, but need to do better (yeah, the usual pep-talk) 👉Accept that it is not personal criticism (Not an attack on my writing style or thinking) 👉Remind myself that all creators get trashed sometimes (Who hasn't heard ...

This blog is live on  https://www.filmcompanion.in/readers-articles/axone-movie-netflix-an-underrated-gem-of-a-film-on-diversity-and-inclusion-sayani-gupta-dolly-ahluwalia/ AXONE , streaming on Netflix, is a lovely, well-made film on food and the politics surrounding it. The beautiful, thought-provoking film hasn’t got its due acclaim or the popularity it deserves. The film is about a bunch of youngsters from various North-East Indian states, trying to cook a local favourite, Axone- a highly pungent-smelling fermented dish, on the occasion of a friend’s wedding. What’s the Hungama?  A group of North-East students living in rented flats in Delhi want to prepare  Axone  (pronounced Akhuni) in honour of their friend on her wedding day. The dish, made with smoked pork and fermented soya bean paste, has a strong putrid smell that is sure to alert their neighbours. They fear they will be hounded out of their hard-earned accommodations because of their food habits....